Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE TAWERET AMULET

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE TAWERET AMULET - Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, Ca. 1069 - 332 BC. A faience amulet depicting Taweret standing on a rectangular base with her arms at her sides. The head is rendered with a short snout, rounded ears, and a broad muzzle. The elongated body features a slightly protruding belly, pendulous breasts and short legs. A suspension loop is positioned at the back of the head.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, f. 39; The British Museum, Museum number EA61345.Size: 49.4mm x 21mm; Weight: 9.41gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.